Status:

UNKNOWN

Auricular Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation Treatment of Autism

Lead Sponsor:

Massachusetts General Hospital

Conditions:

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

In this study, investigators will examine the treatment effects of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation with different stimulation frequencies on individuals with autism.

Detailed Description

In this study, investigators will examine the treatment effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at auricular area with vagus nerve distribution on high-functioning individuals with autis...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Autism diagnosed based on DSM-V classification criteria
  • 18-60 year old high functioning adult autism patients (e.g. Asperger's, IQ equal or greater than 80)
  • Subjects who do not show aggressive behaviors based on neuro/psychiatric evaluations as determined by a licensed study physician.

Exclusion

  • A history of chronic serious infection, any current infection, any type of cancer or autoimmune disease or other severe diseases;
  • Subjects taking any medications that confound the study results

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 1 2022

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

January 28 2024

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03827941

Start Date

October 1 2022

End Date

January 28 2024

Last Update

September 9 2022

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